Collaboration of Academics and Business Practitioners on The Analysis of Conditional Trade Policies and Import Duty: A Study on Indonesia-Malaysia Trade at Tuanku Sultanah Bahiya Polytechnic

Abstract

This study aims to explore the collaboration between academics and business practitioners in analyzing conditional trade policies and assessing their implications for the academic environment at Tuanku Sultanah Bahiya Polytechnic. The research approach uses a qualitative case study method, involving in-depth interviews, participant observation, and analysis of related policy documents. The research subjects consisted of lecturers, students, and business actors actively involved in the implementation of conditional trade policies. The results show that this collaboration enhances academics' understanding of the dynamics of real-world business practices, while providing a practice-based perspective for business actors in formulating strategies aligned with regulations. Furthermore, this study identified challenges in the form of differences in priorities and perceptions between academics and practitioners, which require effective communication and coordination mechanisms. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of sustainable synergy between academia and industry to create adaptive, relevant trade policies that provide direct benefits for student capacity development and improving the quality of business practices at the local level.